Freelance Writer – Berks County Local Content

BerksConnect.com is the go-to online directory for discovering local businesses in Berks County. We're growing our content team and looking for freelance writers who are passionate about our community and want to share what makes Berks County a great place to live, work, and explore.

What you'll write:

- Local guides (think "Best Date Night Restaurants in Reading" or "Top Coffee Shops in Berks County")

- Business spotlights and features

- Neighborhood and community profiles

- Seasonal content and event roundups

- Practical guides like "Best Plumbers in Berks County" or "Where to Find the Freshest Produce"

What we're looking for:

- Familiarity with Berks County—you live here, grew up here, or know it well

- Clear, engaging writing that feels authentic and helpful

- Ability to research local businesses and present them fairly

- Reliability and responsiveness

- Bonus: photography skills or willingness to take a few photos to accompany your pieces

What you get:

- Byline credit on all published pieces

- Exposure to our growing audience of nearly 28,000 monthly visitors

- Flexibility to pitch your own ideas or work from our content calendar

- A portfolio of published clips you can use anywhere

How it works:

You write, we review and edit, and then we publish. Simple as that. We're open to one-off contributions or ongoing arrangements depending on your availability and interests.

To apply:

Send a brief intro about yourself, your connection to Berks County, and a writing sample (published or unpublished) to [your email]. If you have ideas for guides or posts you'd love to write, include those too.